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# Security Architect

- **Company:** Charles Jenson Recruitment
- **Location:** Coventry, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Segmentation, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, HybridCloud, Togaf, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel, CIS Benchmarks, Splunk, Devsecops, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/security-architect/57477125

## About the Role

* 12-15+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 7+ years in security architecture leadership.
 * Proven success leading enterprise-scale Zero Trust programs.
 * Extensive experience securing and designing architectures within Azure and AWS clouds.
 * Strong ability to advise senior executives, governance boards, and technical teams.
 * Expertise in designing IAM, network security, threat protection, compliance, and DevSecOps.
 * Technical skills with Microsoft Azure and Entra ID, AWS services, and security tools such as Defender, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, and Splunk.

Nice-to-Have

 * Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect, AWS Security Specialty, TOGAF, or SABSA.
 * Experience with security standards and frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and GDPR.
 * Leadership skills in managing global security teams and large transformation projects., * Security Architecture

## Description

Are you ready to shape the future of enterprise security? Join us as a Security Architect and lead transformative Zero Trust security initiatives that protect large-scale cloud and on-premises environments. This is your chance to influence company-wide security strategies, work with top industry standards, and collaborate with executive leadership to build resilient, secure systems that safeguard critical business assets., As a Senior Zero Trust Security Architect, you'll be at the forefront of developing and executing a comprehensive security strategy, aligning cutting-edge architecture with business objectives. You'll partner closely with CIOs, CISOs, and security teams, driving cloud security modernization and embedding security-by-design principles into every project. Your expertise will empower our organization to confidently navigate an evolving threat landscape., * Define and own the enterprise Zero Trust security strategy and roadmap, leading security transformation programs across Azure, AWS, hybrid cloud, and on-prem environments.

 * Design and implement Zero Trust architectures aligned with industry standards like NIST 800-207, establishing security patterns for users, devices, applications, workloads, and data.
 * Lead cloud security initiatives, creating secure landing zones, governance frameworks, and controls across Azure and AWS.
 * Develop enterprise IAM frameworks incorporating Microsoft Entra ID, AWS IAM, Privileged Access Management, Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Conditional Access.
 * Design Zero Trust Network Security architectures leveraging ZTNA, SASE, SDPs, and micro-segmentation strategies to reduce attack surface and lateral movement risks.
 * Provide architectural leadership for security operations including monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting. Drive integration with tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Splunk.
 * Manage security governance frameworks, oversee risk assessments, ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and lead security risk review processes.
 * Promote security automation across software development with Infrastructure-as-Code practices and automation of security controls and vulnerability management.